Corporate Sales Account Executive - January 2027 Start Date

Goosehead Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, disability, life &

Dental insurance

401K Matching Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Goosehead Insurance is seeking an Account Executive in Chicago to build a book of business through proactive prospecting and referral partnerships. You will assess client needs, compare carrier options, and craft tailored solutions to reduce household risk. Training is provided, and licensing is a key early step.

The role offers a base salary with uncapped commissions and performance bonuses, plus comprehensive benefits and a clear path to leadership and ownership. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Pass licensing exam and obtain state license
• No prior insurance experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prospect and establish referral partner relationships with real estate and mortgage professionals
• Work with clients to understand insurance needs, analyze options with a large carrier portfolio, and provide a custom solution to mitigate household risk

Skills

Communication

Sales experience

Networking

Time management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Integrity

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

We've worked hard to earn the trust of our clients, so we are highly selective in our hiring process. If you think you have what it takes to grow with our company, we would love to meet you.

Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of an Account Executive is to build a book of business through:
• Prospecting and establishing referral partner relationships with professionals from the real estate and mortgage industry.
• Work with clients to understand their insurance needs, analyze options with a large carrier portfolio, and provide a custom solution to mitigate household risk.

Compensation Summary

The Account Executive position has a first-year average on-target earnings of $100,000+. Our compensation package consists of a base salary plus uncapped variable commissions, uncapped monthly bonuses and a one time conditional launch bonus.

Licensing, Training, and Position Requirements:

• Goosehead will cover one-time costs of all training courses and exam fees to obtain your insurance license
• This role is contingent on you passing your licensing exam, obtaining the state issued license, and successfully completing the Goosehead training program, which will commence on your start date
• Account Executives are equipped with extensive training in salesforce.com, sales process management, business development and more, no previous experience is required.
• Professional development opportunities from the Account Executive role include, but are not limited to, corporate leadership, flexibility with a proven track record, and an apprenticeship program leading to business ownership.

Benefits Summary

• Comprehensive health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
• 401K Matching Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Experience and Education

• Passing the state licensing exam, once hired
• Legally authorized to work the United States

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Soft Skill Factors

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment
• B2B or B2C sales experience or related college major
• Networking abilities
• Problem-solving mentality
• Self-motivated, proactive, and ready to take initiative
• Strong time management
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Results-driven and committed to continuous improvement
• High integrity and honest communication

Goosehead is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.